At a Glance
Median Income
$46,733
$27,692 per capita
Home Value
$123,600
Zillow: $267,973
Median Rent
$750/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
188/100K
3,404/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Aurora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aurora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Aurora a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Aurora residents earn a median household income of $46,733 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,692. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aurora is $123,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,973. Median rent is $750/month, with 39.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Aurora reports 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,404/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Aurora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aurora has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,704
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,126/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,733
Per Capita$27,692
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$2,601M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,600
Rent$750
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$267,973
Housing Units1,553
Rent Burden39.0%
Crime
F
Violent188/100K
Property3,404/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault107/100K
Burglary375/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,671/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation538 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Aurora was founded in 1819.
The median home in Aurora was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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